text type

Noun

countable uncountable

(countable) A type of written text, such as descriptive, narrative, expository or argumentative. / (uncountable) Such types considered collectively.

Japanese Meaning

文章の種類。具体的には、記述的、叙述的、説明的、論証的な文章などのカテゴリを指す。

As a teacher, I explained that the required text type for the assignment was an argumentative essay.

先生として、課題に求められる文章の種類は説得的なエッセイであると説明しました。

Sense（1）

(countable) A type of written text, such as descriptive, narrative, expository or argumentative.

When you write your article, select a text type which suits your purpose.

Sense（2）

(uncountable) Such types considered collectively.

The students were required to analyze the article based on text type.

text types

（ plural ）